Irish passport holder in Nepal plane crash confirmed to be UK national Rescuers have so far recovered 68 bodies from the scene as well as black box data recorders Dublin Live · Jan 16, 2023
Irish person among passengers involved in Nepal plane crash There were 72 people on board the Yeti Airlines flight, including an Irish citizen Dublin Live · Jan 15, 2023
Ireland, France Coordinate to Free Dual National Jailed in Iran Authorities in Dublin are working closely with France to free Bernard Phelan, an Irish-French national, who was jailed in Iran in October, Ireland’s foreign ministry confirmed on Friday. Phelan, a Paris-based tourism consultant, is being held in Vakilabad Prison in Mashhad city on multiple charges, including disseminating anti-regime propaganda and… Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 14, 2023
Tourism chiefs flagged "sensitivity" of St Patrick's Day "greening" of buildings amid Ukraine war In emails, Tourism Ireland were told that Irish embassies around the world had already been told to hold off on any “greening” activity because of concerns over its “appropriateness” last March. Irish Mirror · Jan 5, 2023
Philippines' Marcos seeks agreements in China amid tensions The Philippines says President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. hopes to sign a number of agreements during a visit to Beijing that comes amid ongoing territorial disputes in the South China Sea The Independent UK · Dec 29, 2022
Irish tourist in Thailand dies after falling from train It is believed the man had been trying to take a photo when the accident occurred. Belfast Live · Dec 28, 2022
Backpacker, 45, dies after horror fall from moving train at beauty spot in Thailand Irish national Patrick Ward, 45, was on a train headed to Kanchanaburi from Bangkok, Thailand when he fell from the train as it slowed down at a picturesque spot along the route Daily Mirror · Dec 28, 2022
Irish tourist dies in Thailand after falling from moving train Local media reports Patrick Ward, who was visiting Thailand on a tourist visa, may have been taking a photograph when the tragedy happened Dublin Live · Dec 28, 2022
Irish tourist dies in Thailand in horror fall from moving train The Department of Foreign Affairs has confirmed it is aware of the case Irish Mirror · Dec 27, 2022
All the winners and losers as new junior ministers are announced and Brendan Griffin explains why he didn't take role While it was widely suggested that Fine Gael’s Neale Richmond would be elevated to the ministerial ranks, he did not receive a promotion. Irish Mirror · Dec 21, 2022
Australian tourists stranded near Machu Picchu as civil unrest sweeps Peru The Department of Foreign Affairs confirms 171 Australians have so far contacted its embassy in Lima seeking assistance as tourists become stranded near Peru's Machu Picchu ruins during violent protest across the country. ABC News · Dec 18, 2022
Mum dies after weight-loss surgery in Turkey as warning issued about risks of op The mum from Ireland is said to have died after a bariatric procedure. It comes as Ireland's Department of Foreign Affairs confirmed a number of its citizens had died following medical procedures in Turkey. Daily Mirror · Nov 26, 2022
Irish woman dies after travelling to Turkey for weight loss surgery The Department of Foreign Affairs is aware of the woman's death Irish Mirror · Nov 26, 2022
No plans to boot Russian Ambassador Yury Filatov after sanction list Mr Filatov was summoned to the Department of Foreign Affairs earlier this week but Mr Coveney dismissed calls for him to be given the boot Dublin Live · Nov 20, 2022
Dublin Live · Nov 18, 2022 Fury at Russian Ambassador following Russian travel ban for politicians He was blasted by officials and told a travel ban on leading politicians and other figures was “unwarranted and unjustified"
Dublin Live · Nov 18, 2022 Two Dublin TDs on Russian sanctions list over support of EU sanctions The travel ban list included 52 Irish politicians and businessmen, including the Taoiseach and Tánaiste
Irish Mirror · Nov 17, 2022 Russian Ambassador to Ireland blasted by senior Government officials over 'unwarranted' travel ban Mr Filatov was called in after the harsh travel ban was issued by Moscow against 52 Irish politicians and businessmen, including the Taoiseach and Tánaiste.
The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2022 How do I apply for an Irish passport? As Ireland hits one million passports issued during 2022 so far, here’s how to apply for your own Irish passport
The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2022 Record-breaking one million Irish passports issued for the first time in a year Foreigners whose parents or grandparents were born in the Republic can claim citizenship
Irish Mirror · Oct 27, 2022 Irish woman hospitalised after drinking coffee on holiday dies after being flown home to Ireland Several efforts were made to ease the allergic reaction Aika Doheny had to the drink in Tokyo
Daily Mirror · Oct 19, 2022 Dad's fight to bring triplets home after surrogacy service demands extra £34,000 first Edward O’Reilly’s three daughters were born prematurely on September 1 in Nairobi, Kenya - he says he's been hit with extra costs despite already paying €50,000 (£43,570) to cover all expenses
Irish Mirror · Oct 19, 2022 Irish dad's desperate plea to get newborn triplets home after being forced to leave them in Kenya The Dubliner raced to Nairobi to see his newborns but has been left devastated after the surrogacy service he used demanded a further €16,000 when he arrived despite already paying €50,000 and being told all expenses were covered in the initial payment
Dublin Live · Oct 19, 2022 Distraught Dublin dad in desperate attempt to get surrogate triplets to Ireland He has been left devastated after the surrogacy service he used demanded a further €16,000
Daily Mirror · Oct 14, 2022 Woman seriously ill and in hospital after having a major 'allergic reaction' to coffee Aika Doheny had a severe allergic response to a coffee and found herself in a Japanese hospital where she has remained in an Intensive Care Unit. The costs of bringing her home to Ireland are huge
Wales Online · Oct 7, 2022 Parents of man killed fighting in Ukraine say he was a 'man of fortitude and honour' Following the family's wishes and instructions, the International Legion and the Armed Forces of Ukraine are handling the repatriation process